Councillor Gordon Stewart
Email: Gordon.Stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including regeneration projects, employment initiatives, domestic abuse services, and council tax support. Key decisions included endorsing a plan for neighbourhood regeneration in Blyth, supporting local employer commitments, and approving amendments to the capital programme for infrastructure and cultural projects. The cabinet also authorised a consultation on potential changes to the council tax support scheme.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 4.00 pm
Here is a summary of the agenda for the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on 7 October 2025.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am
Here's a summary of the Northumberland Council Cabinet meeting held on 30 September 2025. The main item discussed was the Outline Business Case for the new school building for Berwick Academy, with the Cabinet approving the recommendations to progress with the project, including an increase in capital funding.
Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 2.00 pm
The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Annual Performance Report 2025-26, and the Food & Feed, Safety & Standards Service Plan 2025/26. The committee will also be asked to consider its work programme for the 2025/26 council year. Also on the agenda is noting the schedule of decisions made by the cabinet since the last meeting, together with the latest Forward Plan of key decisions.
Tynedale Community Partnership - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Tynedale Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on Prudhoe Community High School, and an interactive session on the council's budget and corporate plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a community governance review and appointments to outside bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
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Urgent Business - Use of Former Hexham FIre Station Site
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to address urgent operational needs and secure value for money, the Cabinet confirmed the former Hexham Fire Station site for depot expansion, agreed to continue discussions with Sir Antony Gormley regarding an art store and gallery at an alternative location, and requested the Leader to urgently discuss these opportunities with him.
Recommendations Approved
Market Testing Arrangements - Sale of Renewable Electricity from the Integrated Waste Management Contract EfW for 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to authorize the Council’s Waste PFI Contractor (Suez) to sell electricity generated at the Line 3 (EfW) during 2026/27 via online energy auction, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to set and amend the reserve price and negotiate with bidders to maximize income for the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending and reallocation of funds for several projects, including acquiring mineral rights under the former Hexham Middle School site, supporting the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with projects in Penrith and Alnwick, undertaking structural work at Tynedale House, and addressing essential maintenance across the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate.
Recommendations Approved
Future of kerbside recycling collections under Simpler Recycling
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to approve Option 3a, involving separate collection of fibre (paper, card, cardboard) in a black bin with a burgundy lid, as the preferred method for expanded household recycling collections to comply with Simpler Recycling requirements, noting a challenging implementation timeframe of October 2026 and delegating authority for contract amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 43